In the Māori language, Kupu mino is a term for borrowed words think tiakarete for chocolate, mihini for machine or piiki for big. These words are arguably used in everyday te reo Māori conversations. In this episode the Paewhiri hosts talk about kupu mino or kupu whakawhiti, and it's not just words that sound familliar, many waiata compositions are based on familiar tunes, like Tuini Ngawai's waiata 'E te Hokowhitu a Tu' written to the tune of Glenn Miller's 'In The Mood'
Waiata performances 'E Te Hokowhitu a Tu' and 'Arohaina' first featured in an episode of Musical Chairs about the life of Tuini Ngawai, produced by Paul Diamond.
Check out the episode here
In the Mood Snippet - Glen Miller Band
Te reo Māori banter is a sure way to get the arero reo flowing, to celebrate Mahuru Māori the Paewhiri hosts come up with a couple of whanau scenarios to Whakamāori on the fly. So, what is it that Matua Te Kehukehu will never do?
The Pae Tapu is the oratory bench at the marae where the speakers sit and stand to deliver their whaikōrero. As kaumatua pass away and speakers at marae dwindle, the practise of Pae Nekeneke is where the hapū of closely connected marae help eachother out with the speaking rites. In today's episode the panel discuss this expression of manaakitanga at some marae in Tauranga Moana.
The term 'Pae Nekeneke' in te reo Māori translates to the 'moving pae tapu'.
The Marae is described as the bastion of Māori culture, where tikanga and kawa is observed. But there have been many changes and adaptations over the years, evident in the lock down periods during kōwheori. This week the panel talk about the various kaupapa held at marae, and if you are yet to visit one, the panel share a few tips on general marae decorum.
Paewhiri is recorded at Moana Radio in Tauranga.
Taa Moko can be viewed as a very personal and individual undertaking and for many it is, but what about when you receive moko in front of your friends, whānau and students? It's a year on since Ngairo Eruera received his Mataora at the University of Waikato campus in Tauranga. Justine Murray and Te Kehukehu Patara recorded the show on that day back in 2024, this episode is a mix of highlights and reflections.
Thanks to Aukaha Kakau, Aramahou Ririnui, Tiare Dickson, Mauria Ngatoko and Pirini Edwards who feature in this episode.
Thanks to the The University of Waikato, Tauranga Campus.
The first coronation of Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po was held recently at Turangawaewae marae, hundreds gathered to commemorate the occasion. Our panel reflect on the history of the Kiingitanga and insights into the koroneihana.
Koroneihana audio snippets featured in this episode of Paewhiri is supplied thanks to Te Tari o te Kiingitanga.
Learning the Māori language is like riding a horse, slow and steady at first and then the pace gradually picks up. Our Paewhiri hosts discuss the myriad of ways where you can start your reo Māori haerenga, and why you should embrace the hapa!
Paewhiri was recorded at Moana Radio, Tauranga Moana.
Kia kaha te reo Māori! It's 50 years since the official launch of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. As we celebrate Māori language week, the paewhiri hosts also chat about the recent news to remove kupu Māori from an early reading children's book.
Archival recordings thanks to Ngā Tāonga Sound and Vision.
Peeni Henare, Ria Hall, Tamati Waaka and Tāwhirimātea Williams recordings first featured as part of the archival RNZ series Te Ahi Kaa.
Graham Hoete (aka Mr G) is constantly honing his craft as a multi-disciplined artist, but some of that steely focus has shifted to learning te reo Māori. This year he enrolled in Te Tohu Paetahi, alongside his kaiako Ngairo Eruera he talks about whakamā, overcoming that harsh inner voice, and what inspires him.
Graham Hoete is an acclaimed artist and resides in the Bay of Plenty. His career reached new heights when he painted a mural of Prince in Minnesota back in 2016.
Find more creative ventures and art work here.
Paewhiri is a bi-lingual chatcast steeped in te ao Māori and hosted by RNZ podcast producer Justine Murray, te reo Māori kaiako Ngairo Eruera, and Te Kehukehu Patara. From their own te reo Māori learning pathways, tikanga and taa moko, the trio cover a range of topical kōrero. Paewhiri launches during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
